> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://olympus.etched.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # ASIC Ops (key links) Resources for the ASIC ops team, pertaining to key internally and externally-facing activities # Key links for Chronos: * [Chronos-2.5D Planning and Timeline](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14bSZ513J1apFyJVTdXabw6sVMamcvB1mt-500iAvzrQ/edit?gid=1571808559#gid=1571808559)  #### Release tracker pages * [Project\_Dakota\_Release\_Tracker](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SaBoRT58uS9cTfzZjRKJm1gB-L-4wI4f7F7YfRMO0B4/edit?usp=sharing)  #### Overview of BRCM/CDNS engagement flow * [BRCM/CDNS Program overview](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1r6Phv3rkOrtWgdEuqAosI_m_nhH-VbIYKwkml4o8YAA/edit) #### Cadence materials * [Project Dakota (Cadence)](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1rqmJUe0ODYP9Uk5DOTlDWI74eVfZ_48T?usp=drive_link) * [20260429 KOM | Project Dakota](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1HCDPhYJo40T1FeZENv4riWX8xZf28EQ-GJFPw3D7AgY/edit?slide=id.g3d9ed012025_0_0#slide=id.g3d9ed012025_0_0) * [Project Dakota | Deliverables and acceptance criteria tracker](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18_ggRloO8-QC8ARaAJcs6w9RS8sL0hrpnq52xTGlr5w/edit?gid=0#gid=0) * [\[Reference\] Project\_Dakota | Cadence checklist](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1enV13kKr4NKyFM4rJL9xWSCsNteBboW--3pgR8JuIdA/edit?gid=808813356#gid=808813356) * [Etched - SOW - Project Dakota (2026-04-15) (1).pdf](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xGdYMaP0JR6d0nrfR4ax8wNrHfvg-awp/view?usp=drive_link) * [Chronos Multi-Party NDAs tracker](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1y2YJqgQVlojHpgEQqDR4dD3k1QQRMDhSGKpc0Jd4Gow/edit?gid=0#gid=0)  #### Broadcom materials * [Project Alamos (Broadcom)](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1x_nXzaRi0oBl9JxbGpysCQLLexBRdqtL?usp=drive_link) * [Etched Alamos ASIC Die meeting.pdf](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xZMRulAR4t2NSxWR7sk5qI07G0PaYQ0L/view?usp=drive_link) * [Alamos DKO Package 2026-0415.pdf](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PYmER6Pcod56QJAJDUJWhHiSe2CKiDeB/view?usp=drive_link) # Budget + Schedule * [Frontend Status](http://util1.sv9.i.etched.com:8080/fe_status_table.html) * [Company-wide budget](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kaeg7nBwiF__3VCWGLjsEhF7C9tTAPrKc5w6KSZrYyU/edit?gid=1891519450#gid=1891519450) * [All ASIC POs](https://11633623.app.netsuite.com/app/common/search/searchresults.nl?searchid=485) * [2026 ASIC + ARCH Headcount Plan](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14ys-UUK4GvhYbBj-LqUBC3SwvvNFN9jwkDEWY6qvmMo/edit?gid=0#gid=0) # Working with external stakeholders #### List of all ASIC vendors, main POCs * [ASIC: Vendor List and Responsibility Tracker](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1g8FHdGrQPOzBP5yZISup96AkzXP_eOiFJBCmzIJzNKk/edit?gid=638560042#gid=638560042)  #### Tracker of all Chronos NDAs * [Chronos Multi-Party NDAs tracker](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1y2YJqgQVlojHpgEQqDR4dD3k1QQRMDhSGKpc0Jd4Gow/edit?gid=0#gid=0) #### How to setup virtual accounts to access vendor portals * [2026-05-20 How to Create External vendor Accounts](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d4OV95u4S7uT050Hf27E1RczBKP10pYoZXDQBPrx0uo/edit?tab=t.1opm5nsd548w#heading=h.w8hy9nn7bg5e) #### Working with a new vendor * EDA tools * NDA before discussion template: [Etched - Mutual NDA Template.docx](https://docs.google.com/document/d/16LUOdoVU6RFloWs4qt1g5CpnAZ2FH8S0/edit) * MSA template: [Etched\_-\_Master\_Services\_Agreement\_template.docx](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SAhERLD0ShZ1PBF2wGaT-RzuLlbqtNUH/edit) * [Negotiation](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fWH8RUYpnPKB7UKM4HU5roxNOkYaqyMDH_mJY7bxp2A/edit?tab=t.0) guide * Rate Card vs subscription model * Gotchas * Price gouging * Pricing differences depending on the geographical region * Support + usage for contractors * Equivalent vs. non-equivalent licenses * Flow integration work * IP versions for VIPs * Example: [\[Most recent\] Synopsys\_Rate\_Card\_Negotiation\_Model\_v3](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/100tEkG9k9nf3iAYVFbrdid9e69zS9gnbCUUXht98mHM/edit?gid=1488358244#gid=1488358244) * Contractors * List of all active contractors: [Contractors and external partners](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ky1IA8yjVgY349Hdkhio9MAZht6ce6Q0J2b4qtR2LEI/edit?gid=0#gid=0) * List of PD contractors: [PD contractors](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1O-NA1TNgNtDSk447QPKqkL0gYC8uS4GGbANAJoeUHag/edit?gid=0#gid=0)  * [How to Hire Contractors at Etched](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DaBlPrBWHWX3f4KxQq2dxiTXHzJ3yHuKfAqupULHwpo/edit?tab=t.0) * NDA before discussion + template * General MSA process info + template * Negotiation * Gotchas * Automatic price raises * Pricing differences between regions * IT/Access Permissions: [Contractor & Intern Access Requirements](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vsIK_A8DJKokW5wrX-0fp6OSmOH5XOgTVNtHpp3IcX4/edit?gid=1951745555#gid=1951745555)  #### Procuring EDA licenses from a rate card * [EDA License Procurement SOP — Cadence & Synopsys Rate Cards](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RlQ66h3lr5RfTHBU-unLiLldLV6ne_GFm6ZxQVOFYRg/edit?tab=t.0) ## Other useful links * [How ASIC design works](https://www.wevolver.com/article/the-ultimate-guide-to-asic-design-from-concept-to-production#physical-design-and-layout) (high level overview) * [2026-05-21 Jira Setup — Alamos IO die Partners (Broadcom)](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tWxe85AS4WEDOKUvBka3YqI9xIH91firpn0ssFhVIUo/edit?tab=t.0)